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Ohio State prepares to host Oregon after loss to USC

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 6:22 AM

Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Ohio State prepares to host Oregon after loss to USC

Summary

Ohio State faces Oregon on Saturday afternoon in Columbus, following a 30-18 loss to USC. The defeat prompted criticism from the College Football Playoff selection committee, which cited Ohio State's defensive struggles. CBS Sports analyst Aaron Taylor believes Ohio State can bounce back, citing the team's defensive capabilities and home-field advantage. The Buckeyes need to cut down on penalties and improve execution to regain their standing in the CFP race. Opening kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET.

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•Ohio State lost 30-18 to USC last week.
•The Buckeyes are ranked No. 12 in the CFP standings.
•Oregon's QB Dylan Raiola recently had a strong performance against Northwestern.
•The game will take place at Ohio State's home field in Columbus.
•Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday.

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6:22 AMYahoo Sports — Why Aaron Taylor believes Ohio State will bounce back and beat Oregon

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Ohio State fans expected harsh treatment from the College Football Playoff selection committee. Undefeated Florida State was denied entry into the four-team 2023-24 CFP because quarterback Jordan Travis suffered a gruesome, ultimately career-ending leg injury, so the Julian Sayin situation was bound to cost the Buckeyes. Apparently, though, […] The post Why Aaron Taylor believes Ohio State will bounce back and beat Oregon appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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